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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Last week, the Washington State Attorney General's Office announced that Washington state is joining a coalition of states defending gender-affirming care coverage for youth and young adults. You can read the AG's full press release at the link in our bio.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Washington State LGBTQ Commission has been playing close attention to any federal rulemaking that impacts the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Earlier this month, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a finalized rule... (cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

📢BIG WIN: According to reporting from NPR, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is no longer going through with a proposed rule that would have conditioned Medicare and Medicaid funding to require hospitals to ban gender-affirming care. 🙅 (cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued its decision in two cases about transgender girls and women's participation in sports. The Court ruled that transgender sports bans do not violate Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause. (cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Washington State LGBTQ Commission Executive Director Lisa Keating had an amazing time at the Wenatchee @applesox Pride Night! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ This was the first ever Pride Night by a professional team in North Central Washington. ⚾️🌈(cont.)

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Washington State Health Care Authority @wa-health-care.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Health care works best when people feel safe being themselves. Inclusive, respectful care helps improve health outcomes for LGBTQ+ individuals and families. The Apple Health (Medicaid) Transhealth Program helps eligible members access care and support services. Learn more: hca.wa.gov/transhealth

A rainbow flag was flying in the background. Up close, two hands are posing into a heart shape.

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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We just raised the Pride flag in Olympia. I want Washingtonians to know that there is zero chance we would ever bend the knee to the hate and attacks we see from Washington DC. You have my word on that.

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Today at the OIC we raised the Pride flag 🏳️‍🌈 to honor Pride month. To our LGBTQIA+ neighbors: we are here for you. ❤️

Raising the Pride flag 🏳️‍🌈 at the OIC headquarters

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Attorney General Nick Brown @atg.wa.gov · 03/06/2026

Raising the flag today is an acknowledgment of how far we’ve come, a promise to continue, and vow that we’re not going back. 2/2

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Attorney General Nick Brown @atg.wa.gov · 03/06/2026

Visibility during Pride is even more important in the face of renewed efforts to erase and harm the LGBTQ+ community. Our efforts to protect LGBTQ+ rights are strengthened by the visibility and bravery of individuals, families, and allies who refuse to hide. 1/2

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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

As we start our celebration of Pride Month, I'm excited to see our strong ranking and positive movement up the list in the annual LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index from Out Leadership. Times like this, with outrageous attacks coming from the federal government, are when our commitment is tested.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Washington residents: Share your thoughts on key questions shaping the future of K–12 student behavioral health supports across Washington. The 1st Community Sounding Board questionnaire for the Policy Codesign for K–12 School Behavioral Health project is open now. Responses due by Friday, May 29.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

📢It's almost time for Washington's annual pride flag raising!📢 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Join @governorferguson.bsky.social, the Washington State LGBTQ Commission, and the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network as we raise the intersex-inclusive progress pride flag at the Capitol Campus! (cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

This past Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued its decision in a case about how conversion therapy can be regulated. The Court ruled these harmful and debunked practices can be "protected speech" under the first amendment and sent the case back down to the lower court to be revisited. (cont.)

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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

On Transgender Day of Visibility today, we uplift and celebrate transgender Washingtonians. I admire their resilience in the face of adversity. In Washington, we'll always stand up for the rights of transgender individuals. That won’t change as long as I am Governor.

WHEREAS, Washington state recognizes that one of its
greatest strengths is the diversity of its people and has a long-standing
tradition of upholding the dignity of the individual; and

WHEREAS, Washington state supports equal treatment
for all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and
expression and believes in the values of equity and belonging for all people;
and

WHEREAS, members of the transgender community
contribute to the growing diversity and prosperity of our state; and

WHEREAS, transgender and gender nonconforming
individuals deserve to have joyful and inspiring news shared about their
community; and

WHEREAS, Transgender Day of Visibility was created in
2010 in response to the majority of media attention surrounding transgender
individuals being about the violence they face; and

WHEREAS, Transgender Day of Visibility aims to uplift
and celebrate the lives and accomplishments of the transgender community; and

WHEREAS, Washingtonians are encouraged to observe
this day and uplift their transgender community members, focusing on their
strength, resilience and accomplishments through the adversity they face;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob Ferguson,
governor of the state of Washington, do hereby proclaim March 31, 2026, as

Transgender
Day of Visibility

in Washington, and
I urge all people in our state to join me in this special observance.

Signed this 25th day of March, 2026

Governor Bob Ferguson

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🏳️‍⚧️The Washington State LGBTQ Commission is proud to share this year's Transgender Day of Visibility Proclamation signed by @govferguson 🏳️‍⚧️Now more than ever, it is critically important for the state to uplift and support our transgender and gender nonconforming community.🫂 (cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

‼️REMINDER! Today starting at 12pm! 🕛Join us in Seattle or online for the first day of our public meeting. 🤝Today, our commissioners will be hearing from the Lieutenant Governor about the work his office has done around housing, as well as from the Governor's Policy Office and... (cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

📢REMINDER! TODAY AT 6PM! 📢In anticipation of our March public meeting this week, the Washington State LGBTQ Commission and Estelita's Library are hosting a 2SLGBTQIA+ Housing Panel on March 25th! 🏡🏢🏘️

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Attorney General Nick Brown @atg.wa.gov · 20/03/2026

2/3: “This is a resounding win for the rights of youth, their families, and the rule of law when it comes to medical care,” AG Nick Brown said. “The court agrees that the administration ignored the law in its rush to deprive transgender youth of the health care they are legally entitled to.”

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Washington to win summary judgment protecting health care for transgender youth | Washington State

A federal court said on Thursday that it would rule for Washington, 20 other states, and the District of Columbia, turning back an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to pressure health care ...

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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Last year, we announced the Department of Health is processing all requests to change gender designation on birth certificates within 3 business days, down from as much as a 10 month wait. This week, I signed a bill ensuring Washingtonians can change the sex designation on their state IDs...

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

In anticipation of our March public meeting, the Washington State LGBTQ Commission and Estelita's Library are hosting a 2SLGBTQIA+ Housing Panel on March 25th! 🏡🏢🏘️ (cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

📥Check your inbox, the Commission's March 2026 newsletter is here! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧ Head to the link in our bio to read this month's issue! 🔗(cont.)

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Attorney General Nick Brown @atg.wa.gov · 06/03/2026

Gender-affirming care remains legal and protected in the state of Washington. Last year, our team secured a preliminary injunction blocking two executive orders that threaten to end federal funding to medical institutions providing gender-affirming care.

Washington defends gender-affirming care against unconstitutional attacks.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🌈The Washington State LGBTQ Commission currently has applications open for our LGBTQ Youth Advisory Council! 🌈 We are seeking 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-25 from all across the state to apply for this exciting and unique opportunity to influence public policy and advocate for your community! 🏛️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈(cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

📢Interested in hearing about what the LGBTQ Commission is working on? Want to provide a public comment to the LGBTQ Commission? Come to our March public meeting in Seattle, Washington!🏙️ Hear from state agency leadership and staff around Washington's response to 2SLGBTQIA+ housing concerns.🏘️🏢🏡(cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

👋Commissioner Omni Romero (they/them/elle - Tri-Cities, WA) here to share about Senate Bill 6081: Protecting Washingtonians from invasion of privacy, including the unauthorized disclosure of sex designation information and historic sex designation changes in official government records. 🗃️🔐

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

📢To kick off their Community Connection Sessions, the WA State LGBTQ Commission’s International Committee invites you to join discussions for 2SLGBTQIA+ people across generations! 📢 (cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

@atg.wa.gov Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown announced this week that he is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for forcing states to comply with transgender discrimination to receive federal funding.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

‼️TOMORROW! Join the Washington State LGBTQ Commission for our first public meeting of the year! This meeting is focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ healthcare. Hear from state agency leadership and staff around Washington's response to 2SLGBTQIA+ healthcare concerns, including from HCA Director Ryan Moran.⚕️

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

📥Check your inbox, the Commission's January 2026 newsletter is here! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧This month is focused on the upcoming legislative session. From messages from our Legislative Priorities Committee and Legislative Advisors to a profile on one of the Commission's policy advisors in the Governor's office, (cont.)

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Attorney General Nick Brown @atg.wa.gov · 24/12/2025

We’re headed to court over the HHS secretary’s unlawful attempt to change medical standards for young people who need gender-affirming care. The law does not change on one man’s whim, and this care remains legal under federal and state law. Read more here: www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...

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Attorney General Nick Brown @atg.wa.gov · 19/12/2025

3/3: ✅ Washington’s Shield Law protects people in Washington from investigations or court proceedings in another state that concern lawful gender-affirming care provided here. Learn more here: www.atg.wa.gov/reproductive...

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Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Care: Shielding Providers, Seekers, and Helpers from Out-of-State Legal Actions | Washington State

(Updated Dec. 16, 2025) Know your rights: Gender-affirming care Gender-affirming care is legal and protected in Washington state. This Know Your Rights: Gender Affirming Care flyer is a useful summary...

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Attorney General Nick Brown @atg.wa.gov · 19/12/2025

1/3: Gender-affirming care is legal and protected in Washington state. ✅ Health insurers cannot deny or limit gender-affirming care coverage for people of any age when it’s prescribed as medically necessary.

A graphic that says "Know Your Rights: Gender-Affirming Care in Washington" in multiple languages. Below that is the seal of the Attorney General's Office and atg.wa.gov.

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Attorney General Nick Brown @atg.wa.gov · 18/12/2025

The proposed rule targeting healthcare for transgender and gender diverse people is cruel, and unnecessary. Under the law in WA, necessary healthcare for transgender people is lawful and legally protected. Proposed rules are not the law – nothing has changed in WA.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

📢Interested in hearing about what the LGBTQ Commission is working on? Want to provide a public comment to the LGBTQ Commission? Come to our January public meeting in Olympia, Washington!🏛️

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 landmark case that legalized marriage equality nationwide. Here in Washington, same-sex marriage was legalized in 2012. (cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Today, Washington honors the transgender lives we have lost to hate-crimes and violence. Our state continues to work to be a place where every trans person can live safely and without fear. @governorferguson.bsky.social

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

[REPOST] You're invited to a series of community listening sessions hosted by Washington State's Immigration Sub-cabinet. The next listening session is TOMORROW, November 20th from 6-8pm, and another session will occur on November 21st from 6-8pm. (cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Our Operations & Policy Manager, Sam Fennell, just presented at the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management Conference 2025 Fall Research Conference! The session focused on federal rollbacks to LGBTQI+ data protections and what this means for community safety. (cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Washington has one of the longest lifespans in the country and is home to an increasingly diverse aging population. Washington was recognized as an Age- and Dementia-Friendly state by AARP and Dementia Friendly America (DFA) in 2024. (Cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, we recognize those who've served our country, including the many 2SLGBTQIA+ veterans who have served with strength, determination, and pride. Scroll for resources from @wdva.bsky.social and check out lgbtq.wa.gov/veterans for more information.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

The Washington State LGBTQ+ Commission is extremely grateful that the Supreme Court has denied a formal request to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges. Washington state has been, and will continue to be, a leader in the fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights.

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Washington State Health Care Authority @wa-health-care.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Transgender health care services covered under Apple Health include gender-affirming surgeries, hormone therapy, and mental health services. Learn more about available services to support #transhealth care needs at Updated link: loom.ly/PfcBbr0

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Seeing the recent news SCOTUS released regarding the ability for transgender and non-binary people to obtain passports with the correct gender marker, the Commission is working with the Governor’s office and our state agency partners to further understand the impacts (cont.)

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

You're invited to a series of community listening sessions hosted by Washington State's Immigration Sub-cabinet. The next listening session is November 20th from 6-8pm, and another session will occur on November 21st from 6-8pm.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

November is Transgender Awareness Month, and this November we want to remind transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming Washingtonians that this state is here for you.

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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Thanks to two lawsuits, including one from Washington, the Trump Administration has been forced to provide at least partial SNAP benefits for November. We’re moving to ensure we’re ready to get benefits to people as quickly as possible once the federal government takes action.

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